Will the U.S. Join Israel’s War With Iran?

The Daily

2025/06/18

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Shownote

In the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, one questions now looms over Washington: How far will President Trump go to entangle the United States in a new war? Jonathan Swan, who covers the White House, discusses Mr. Trump’s shifting stance on U.S. ....

Highlights

The podcast delves into the complex geopolitical dynamics between Israel, Iran, and the United States under President Trump's administration. As tensions rise, the discussion focuses on how far Trump might go in involving the U.S. in this escalating conflict.

07:31

Netanyahu failed to convince Trump to provide bunker-busting bombs for Iran strikes

17:48

Netanyahu was assessed to launch a military operation against Iran with or without US participation

24:27

Trump considers bombing Iran's Fordow nuclear site

Chapters

Will Diplomacy Prevail? Trump's Early Outreach to Iran

00:00

Can Balance Be Struck? Trump's Complex Relationship with Israeli Military Actions

13:57

Should the U.S. Intervene? The Risks of Escalation and Congressional Pushback

21:01

Transcript

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